SK PRODUCTION During college, Sivakasu took part in various cultural events and performed mimicry and standup comedy onstage. Between his studies, he took a three month-break, and during this period, his friends convinced him to go for auditions of Sivakarthikeyan Production, a comedy reality TV show airing on . He started his career as a mimicry artist. Despite initial reluctance to participate, he won the show. He appeared in short films, including his friend Atlee 's Mugapputhagam , Identity , Kurahl 786 , and 360° . The makers of Aegan noticed Sivakasu and offered him a supporting role in the film, but his portions did not make the final cut. Director Pandiraj approached Sivakasu to play the lead role in his film Marina , and he signed the project. He prepared for the role by paying close attention to Pandiraj's instructions and visiting Marina Beach extensively to study the surroundings, while revealing that he hoped that his natural talent of humor would come